Celebrity Race Across The World 2026 returns to BBC
The show is trending due to the announcement of its return to BBC One and iPlayer on October 28. The new series features four celebrity duos competing in a race from Borneo to Melbourne, Australia.
What happened
- 28 Oct, 20:00 UTC
The new series of Celebrity Race Across The World premieres on BBC One and iPlayer [1].
What you need to know
Contestants must travel without credit cards, phones, or home comforts [1].
The 7,500 km route starts in Kuching, Borneo, and ends in Melbourne, Australia [1].
Pairs must pass through five checkpoints across two continents and three countries [1].
The race involves traversing prehistoric jungles and South East Asia [1].
It is not yet confirmed which pair will win the race or the specific dates they hit each checkpoint.
Background
The 2026 cast includes singer Ella Eyre with her friend Nana, and sports broadcaster Jeff Stelling with his son Matt [1].
Other participants are musician Sam Ryder with his tour manager Kaz, and siblings Princess and Junior Andre [1].
Junior and Princess Andre, children of Peter Andre and Katie Price, stated they joined the show to see the world and escape media noise [2].
Questions people ask
Where does the race start and end?
The journey begins in Kuching, Borneo, and finishes at the southern tip of Australia in Melbourne [1].
Who are the celebrity pairings?
The pairs are Ella Eyre and Nana, Jeff Stelling and Matt Stelling, Sam Ryder and Kaz, and Princess and Junior Andre [1].
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